The van was the Beach Blaster, a retool of the 1979 release Inside Story. There also was a retool of the Second Wind as well at the same time, and in 1998 there was an India variation of the Baja Bug.That was about the time they had a short run with a manufacturer in India as I recall, there was also a jeep scrambler and a beach *something* van made there as well, I don't recall a Ferrari.
This release of the Neet Streeter is from 1997, and in it's correct blister pack it is valued at about $5.00. I actually own two of them. The actual car, #443 Ferrari 348, actually has several variations, and they each vary in value, although they are all roughly about 5-10 bucks. It's a little hard to say, but I'd say that error car is probably worth about $5-$10, maybe a few dollars more.I've liked the Neet Streeter since it came out in the late '70's. That one would be from around 1995 give or take.
You know, you make a good point, and I would agree with you, but I have noticed many cars from that era, specifically from 1995 to about mid-1998(some 98 cars were released on the 97 cards), have blisters like that, with little to no glue around the edges and corners. Now, that either means Mattel was just concentrating on pumping out as many cars as they could, as that was the time the Hot Wheels brand was experiencing a huge growth, and a little missing glue was no big deal to them, or I've got an awful lot of cars that have been modified. I think it's the former more than the latter though, seeing as all the cars I've noticed it on are the correct car in the right card, and I don't have any error cars from that era, I believe most of my errors are from this decade.Cool Error is if it is a Manufacter Error.
Looks to me that the Car was repacked which means
it was taken out and re-glued from the person who
traded out the Cars. The upper 2 corners of the Blister
Pack have alot of un-glued area on it and this happens
when you dont put the right kind of glue when swapping
out the Cars to be repacked. Its just a hunch of course
as that is what it looks like to me. Mattel usually glues
them pretty good in making sure all corners are covered
in glue.
Fair enough, I was going by memory instead of looking it up, and when you try to keep up with, oh, several thousand cars at this point from at least 4 makers and just catch as catch can on other makers, being off by *only* two years in a manner that isn't crucial...I think I was within an acceptable margin of error. But thanks for keeping me on the straight and narrow.The van was the Beach Blaster, a retool of the 1979 release Inside Story. There also was a retool of the Second Wind as well at the same time, and in 1998 there was an India variation of the Baja Bug.
This release of the Neet Streeter is from 1997, and in it's correct blister pack it is valued at about $5.00. I actually own two of them. The actual car, #443 Ferrari 348, actually has several variations, and they each vary in value, although they are all roughly about 5-10 bucks. It's a little hard to say, but I'd say that error car is probably worth about $5-$10, maybe a few dollars more.
You raise a very good point. The 1997 Neet Streeter was made in India. I don't recall the Ferrari 348 being made in India. How did a car made in India get into a package that was not made in India? I am beginning to doubt it was at the factory.Cool Error is if it is a Manufacter Error.
Looks to me that the Car was repacked which means
it was taken out and re-glued from the person who
traded out the Cars.
This is where I was going with this Car.....Neet Steeter was made and packaged in India and the Ferrari was made and packaged in Malaysia....It just seemed to me to be out of place and the looks of the package being poorly sealed.You raise a very good point. The 1997 Neet Streeter was made in India. I don't recall the Ferrari 348 being made in India. How did a car made in India get into a package that was not made in India? I am beginning to doubt it was at the factory.
As far as the value of the #443 Ferrari 348, I was going by the averages that I have from three different sources. Here are the variations and their values according to those sources.And the Ferrari 348 pricing out at up to $10? I'd be happy to sell you every one I have for $5 each. As much as I like the Ferrari castings, other than a very few variations from the mid-late '80's, I don't think there is one that is worth much over three dollars unless it is a premium line (100%, Legends, Hall of Fame, etc). If I am mistaken I would be most happy to see.
I bought the car for wally world all b/c of the misprint and i have had it the whole time i can assure you it hasnt been opened. On the other hand about 90% of my cars still in the bp have corners messing up, i dont know if its the way i had them stored or what.Cool Error is if it is a Manufacter Error.
Looks to me that the Car was repacked which means
it was taken out and re-glued from the person who
traded out the Cars. The upper 2 corners of the Blister
Pack have alot of un-glued area on it and this happens
when you dont put the right kind of glue when swapping
out the Cars to be repacked.
Wow. I don't know what else to say. It just seems strange how an India car could end up on Malaysia paper. I guess with Mattel anything is possible...I bought the car for wally world all b/c of the misprint and i have had it the whole time i can assure you it hasnt been opened. On the other hand about 90% of my cars still in the bp have corners messing up, i dont know if its the way i had them stored or what.
Okay, since the OP says he originally bought the car this way from Wal-Mart, I'm going to use this quote from juantoo3 to propose another theory, so stick with me.The plot gets thicker. The Ferrari 348 was not made in 1997. #443 was made in 1996 in Malaysia and again #443 was made in 1998 in Malaysia.
Did you happen to open the Case and see it before buying it?I bought the car for wally world all b/c of the misprint and i have had it the whole time i can assure you it hasnt been opened. On the other hand about 90% of my cars still in the bp have corners messing up, i dont know if its the way i had them stored or what.
not sure what you mean by that. idk whats up with this thing, the only reason i havent opened it is b/c i have a couple of other neet streeters so IF this is worth anything no reason to ruin itDid you happen to open the Case and see it before buying it?
What I mean is, did you open up the Sealed Factory Case from Walmart with the Mattel tape that seals the 72 Cars before buying the Car that day or did you happen to walk in Walmart and see it on the pegs.not sure what you mean by that. idk whats up with this thing, the only reason i havent opened it is b/c i have a couple of other neet streeters so IF this is worth anything no reason to ruin it